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I am Relocating to the city in America with the fastest growth. Although I can see why it’s so well-liked, I hope the small-town Texas charm is maintained
The interview with Michelle Clifford, a 33-year-old Californian sales manager who will be relocating to Celina, Texas, in July, served as the basis for this as-told-to piece. Celina is the US city with the greatest rate of population growth, having increased by 26.6% between July 2022 and July 2023. 43,317 people will be living there in 2023. The essay has been condensed and made clearer.
GlobalWafers to receive up to $400 million for Sherman facility
The United States Department of Commerce has signed a deal with GlobalWafers outlining a plan to award the company up to $400 million in funding for the construction of its facility in Sherman, the company announced Wednesday.
A new Marriott hotel is headed to Sherman
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) - The city of Sherman will have another space for people to settle when passing through town. A 250 room Marriott hotel will be built along U.S. 75 at the Crossroads Development in Sherman. The hotel will include a small conference center and initial estimates value the project between $30 to $40 million.
Public safety agencies compete in Grayson County blood drive
SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — It's a yearly event; local fire departments and police departments come together to compete in the Battle of the Badge blood drive. The Sherman Police Department opened its doors on Wednesday for donors to contribute to the Texoma Regional Blood Center. This year, eight Grayson...
Many of the fastest-growing suburbs are in Texas
Suburban and exurban growth is outpacing that of major cities across the United States, and Texas is no exception. In fact, according to a report from StorageCafe, seven of the top 20 fastest-growing housing markets are located in the Lone Star State. The Houston suburb of Fulshear ranked as the...
Plans for Southmayd water treatment plant
SOUTHMAYD, Texas (KTEN) - A new wastewater treatment plant is trying to secure a permit to discharge up to 250,000 gallons of wastewater per day. The development is in the City of Southmayd's ETJ, just over half a mile northeast of the intersection of Southmayd Road and Wrangler Drive. Treated...
Denison could add another station to their fleet
DENISON, Texas (KTEN) - The city of Denison is in talks to add fire station four to their fleet. The station would be located near the Preston Harbor Development. Early projections total the number of houses in the location to 7,500 to upwards of 10,000 homes. Currently, the closest station...
Worries about Preserving the Past in Melissa, Collin County, Texas
The Scott-Barker House and St. Paul Baptist Church contribute to worries about preserving the past of fast-growing Melissa in Collin County, Texas. In the 1870s, a two-story Victorian-style home was erected in the newly founded town of Melissa, Collin County, Texas. The town came into being due to the Houston & Texas Central Railway, and along with this house, several other structures were quickly built to serve this new stop along Texas's first north-south railroad. Shoot, the town was even named after the daughter of one of the railroad's executives.
Downtown Celina’s New Mexico Drive to undergo asphalt improvements
Downtown Celina's New Mexico Drive will get new asphalt. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Contractors are expected to spend the next few months reconstructing a portion of New Mexico Drive in downtown Celina. The project. Work will be focused on New Mexico Drive between Ash Street and Pecan Street, and will include:
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